IROHA MATSURI
For no other reason than Iroha. Anyway, I've tried to track down the original NND links where I can find them, but failing that it looks like there's going to be some Youtube involved (and some of the covers are YT only anyway). My apologies to the allergic.
Originals
【歌愛ユキ/猫村いろは】 願い 【カバー】
Wish (RYTHEM, Iroha and Yuki duet)
Probably my favourite in this post, Wish is a pleasant duet between two sadly underused 'loids, with a bouncing beat and drifty instruments and vocals. A must-listen, definitely.
オリジナル「さくら、さくら、さくら。」＠猫村いろは
Sakura, Sakura, Sakura (awakenP, Enka-Rock)
Enka-Rock is probably one of my favourite genres, and Iroha really holds her own, belting her way through a stomping track with style. Not quite a thousand cherry trees but hey, it's a start.
【猫村いろは】扉の向こう【オリジナル】
Behind The Door (仕事してP, More Enka-Rock)
Though this has been on s_r before, it still deserves it's dues (aka 'Guessy stumbled upon it again and felt nostalgic'). Softer than Sakura Sakura Sakura, but still very pleasant listening.
【妖怪猫村いろは】 お松 【東京和服三女怪談 其の壱】
Black Pine (akiba ota, Rock)
I couldn't on good conscience not link this, as it's my absolute favourite Iroha track so far. Another 'it was on s_r roundup earlier', but damn it it's good. The tuning! The instruments! The everything!
オリジナル「雪ノ色、奪ヒテ咲ケル梅ノ花」＠猫村いろは
Snow Color, Stolen by Blooming Plum Flower (awakenP, Enka-Rock To The Sky)
AwakenP strikes again. If you liked Sakura Sakura Sakura, this'll be right up your street. Thanks to Avie for the title translation.
【猫村いろは】 君と僕と月と星と 【オリジナル】
You, Me, the Moon and Stars (Takebo3, Rock)
Iroha lends herself well to Rock doesn't she... continuing the rockvalanche that is the majority of this post, You, Me, the Moon and Stars is driven by with powerful performance on Iroha's part, with chorus, keyboard, drums and strings providing the backing for a striking and somewhat ethereal song.
【猫村いろは】mor iya sie【オリジナル曲】
mor iya sie (yowaneP, Dreamy Melody Stuff)
Iroha croons to dreamy, melodious piano that sounds like something straight out of SeikoP's box of wonders. Can anyone confirm if that's a made up language Iroha's singing there?
猫村いろは - rebellion
rebellion (Death At 16 -P, IDEK / Chiptune Rapping Madness)
I- I really don't know either. Try not to stare at the image too much.
猫村いろはが歌う「嘘吐きマスク」verozyeオリジナル曲
Liar's Mask (verozye, Pop)
Kick me if I got the title wrong. Iroha's not quite as emotionally powerful as in the other songs, but it's made up for by trumpets. Still a very solid track, though the other shine brighter.
【鏡音レン・猫村いろは】桜と告白【オリジナル】
Sakura Confession(ぴおーねP, Pop)
A bouncy piano and drums duet for Len and Iroha, both of them sing quite high here; it doesn't burst any eardrums, though it might not be to everyone's taste. Also try not to be too terrified by Iroha's hair.
猫村いろは 秋祭り
Autumn Festival (usangoro, Piano Chorus)
A song consisting of 1x Piano and ManyxIroha overlapping and backing up each other like a barbershop quartet.
【猫村いろは】 Smile Forever 【オリジナル】
Smile Forever (takuz3, Rock)
Haha, this one is definitely in the Rock category; guitars and drums oh my.
【猫村いろは】心中【オリジナル曲】
Double Suicide (●terapicos, Rock)
A full subbed version can be found here, courtesy of BerrySubs. A somewhat lonely piece of rock music, with quality Iroha tuning. Not really sure what else to say here; it's quality, if slightly depressing VocaRock. Sung by Iroha.
Covers
PANDA HERO (cover by Fruutella, original by Hachi)
Daaaaamn. I. Is it okay if I actually like this cover more than the original? Panda Hero always struck me as kinda flat, but Iroha's is bursting with energy and some damn fine tuning. Kudos to Des for tipping me off on this one else I might have missed it!
Go listen. Now.
Risky Game (cover by Fruutella, original by Kurousa)
Fruutella strikes again; another cover I may actually like more than the original. Iroha + Jazz = excellent things, and the tuning is as good as before.
【猫村いろは】インソムニア【オリジナル】
Insomnia (by IcarusP, who also made the original version using Kaito).
Strong pianos, drums and guitar make for a somewhat grungy but still pleasant song. Iroha's pretty deep in this one, but it works.
SECRET (cover by LauraMegurine, original by Ryuuuu)
A little shakier than the other covers I've linked here, but it's worth it just to hear Iroha singing in passable engrish. A very good achievement, I think!
【猫村いろは】月翅【カバー】
Tsukihane (cover by Paraparamiku, original by SeikoP)
Warblin' through the night~ - this is a cover of a SeikoP song originally sung by VY1 which should probably tell you everything you need to know here. Iroha warbles through beautifully, however, and she fits the song surprisingly well! Don't let the initial 'AAAAAAA-AAAA-AAAH's put you off.
The 'Guessy Is Ignorant' Corner
Because I frequently miss some things. Also found more songs. More stuff in general.
(Originals)
【猫村いろは】ヨルに帰る花【オリジナル曲】
Night Returning Flower (Kakkokari-P, Chiiiiill)
Recommended by Avie. Pleasantly relaxing drums and guitar, with Iroha holding notes like a champ.
【猫村いろは】 夏空バトン 【オリジナル】
Baton Summer Sky (Acerola, Pop)
Because Iroha can sing the higher ranges too.
【猫村いろは】 HEART 【オリジナル曲】
HEART (ayuciki, Rock..?)
Thanks to Amy for whacking me on the head with this one. Piano, synths, drums and strings make up the base of this track.
【猫村いろは】ルサンチマンの海に抱かれて【オリジナル曲】
Embraced By the Sea of Ressentiment (nakyamurya, VocaJazz)
Recommended by Thyried, Iroha makes for some awesomely smooth jazz.
【猫村いろは】落花葬【オリジナル曲】
Falling Petal Burial(しけもく, Ethnic Rock)
Another recommendation of Thyried; this one won me over right with the intro, and Iroha didn't disappoint, with some truly spectacular coding.
(Covers)
Jabberwocky Jabberwocka (VY1 and Iroha, cover by JeiMuffin)
【猫村いろは】 グノーのアヴェ・マリア
Ave Maria (cover by はとみね, original by Bach)
YES REALLY.
Originals
【歌愛ユキ/猫村いろは】 願い 【カバー】
Wish (RYTHEM, Iroha and Yuki duet)
Probably my favourite in this post, Wish is a pleasant duet between two sadly underused 'loids, with a bouncing beat and drifty instruments and vocals. A must-listen, definitely.
オリジナル「さくら、さくら、さくら。」＠猫村いろは
Sakura, Sakura, Sakura (awakenP, Enka-Rock)
Enka-Rock is probably one of my favourite genres, and Iroha really holds her own, belting her way through a stomping track with style. Not quite a thousand cherry trees but hey, it's a start.
【猫村いろは】扉の向こう【オリジナル】
Behind The Door (仕事してP, More Enka-Rock)
Though this has been on s_r before, it still deserves it's dues (aka 'Guessy stumbled upon it again and felt nostalgic'). Softer than Sakura Sakura Sakura, but still very pleasant listening.
【妖怪猫村いろは】 お松 【東京和服三女怪談 其の壱】
Black Pine (akiba ota, Rock)
I couldn't on good conscience not link this, as it's my absolute favourite Iroha track so far. Another 'it was on s_r roundup earlier', but damn it it's good. The tuning! The instruments! The everything!
オリジナル「雪ノ色、奪ヒテ咲ケル梅ノ花」＠猫村いろは
Snow Color, Stolen by Blooming Plum Flower (awakenP, Enka-Rock To The Sky)
AwakenP strikes again. If you liked Sakura Sakura Sakura, this'll be right up your street. Thanks to Avie for the title translation.
【猫村いろは】 君と僕と月と星と 【オリジナル】
You, Me, the Moon and Stars (Takebo3, Rock)
Iroha lends herself well to Rock doesn't she... continuing the rockvalanche that is the majority of this post, You, Me, the Moon and Stars is driven by with powerful performance on Iroha's part, with chorus, keyboard, drums and strings providing the backing for a striking and somewhat ethereal song.
【猫村いろは】mor iya sie【オリジナル曲】
mor iya sie (yowaneP, Dreamy Melody Stuff)
Iroha croons to dreamy, melodious piano that sounds like something straight out of SeikoP's box of wonders. Can anyone confirm if that's a made up language Iroha's singing there?
猫村いろは - rebellion
rebellion (Death At 16 -P, IDEK / Chiptune Rapping Madness)
I- I really don't know either. Try not to stare at the image too much.
猫村いろはが歌う「嘘吐きマスク」verozyeオリジナル曲
Liar's Mask (verozye, Pop)
Kick me if I got the title wrong. Iroha's not quite as emotionally powerful as in the other songs, but it's made up for by trumpets. Still a very solid track, though the other shine brighter.
【鏡音レン・猫村いろは】桜と告白【オリジナル】
Sakura Confession(ぴおーねP, Pop)
A bouncy piano and drums duet for Len and Iroha, both of them sing quite high here; it doesn't burst any eardrums, though it might not be to everyone's taste. Also try not to be too terrified by Iroha's hair.
猫村いろは 秋祭り
Autumn Festival (usangoro, Piano Chorus)
A song consisting of 1x Piano and ManyxIroha overlapping and backing up each other like a barbershop quartet.
【猫村いろは】 Smile Forever 【オリジナル】
Smile Forever (takuz3, Rock)
Haha, this one is definitely in the Rock category; guitars and drums oh my.
【猫村いろは】心中【オリジナル曲】
Double Suicide (●terapicos, Rock)
A full subbed version can be found here, courtesy of BerrySubs. A somewhat lonely piece of rock music, with quality Iroha tuning. Not really sure what else to say here; it's quality, if slightly depressing VocaRock. Sung by Iroha.
Covers
Click to viewPANDA HERO (cover by Fruutella, original by Hachi)
Daaaaamn. I. Is it okay if I actually like this cover more than the original? Panda Hero always struck me as kinda flat, but Iroha's is bursting with energy and some damn fine tuning. Kudos to Des for tipping me off on this one else I might have missed it!
Go listen. Now.
Risky Game (cover by Fruutella, original by Kurousa)
Fruutella strikes again; another cover I may actually like more than the original. Iroha + Jazz = excellent things, and the tuning is as good as before.
【猫村いろは】インソムニア【オリジナル】
Insomnia (by IcarusP, who also made the original version using Kaito).
Strong pianos, drums and guitar make for a somewhat grungy but still pleasant song. Iroha's pretty deep in this one, but it works.
SECRET (cover by LauraMegurine, original by Ryuuuu)
A little shakier than the other covers I've linked here, but it's worth it just to hear Iroha singing in passable engrish. A very good achievement, I think!
【猫村いろは】月翅【カバー】
Tsukihane (cover by Paraparamiku, original by SeikoP)
Warblin' through the night~ - this is a cover of a SeikoP song originally sung by VY1 which should probably tell you everything you need to know here. Iroha warbles through beautifully, however, and she fits the song surprisingly well! Don't let the initial 'AAAAAAA-AAAA-AAAH's put you off.
The 'Guessy Is Ignorant' Corner
Because I frequently miss some things. Also found more songs. More stuff in general.
(Originals)
【猫村いろは】ヨルに帰る花【オリジナル曲】
Night Returning Flower (Kakkokari-P, Chiiiiill)
Recommended by Avie. Pleasantly relaxing drums and guitar, with Iroha holding notes like a champ.
【猫村いろは】 夏空バトン 【オリジナル】
Baton Summer Sky (Acerola, Pop)
Because Iroha can sing the higher ranges too.
【猫村いろは】 HEART 【オリジナル曲】
HEART (ayuciki, Rock..?)
Thanks to Amy for whacking me on the head with this one. Piano, synths, drums and strings make up the base of this track.
【猫村いろは】ルサンチマンの海に抱かれて【オリジナル曲】
Embraced By the Sea of Ressentiment (nakyamurya, VocaJazz)
Recommended by Thyried, Iroha makes for some awesomely smooth jazz.
【猫村いろは】落花葬【オリジナル曲】
Falling Petal Burial(しけもく, Ethnic Rock)
Another recommendation of Thyried; this one won me over right with the intro, and Iroha didn't disappoint, with some truly spectacular coding.
(Covers)
Jabberwocky Jabberwocka (VY1 and Iroha, cover by JeiMuffin)
【猫村いろは】 グノーのアヴェ・マリア
Ave Maria (cover by はとみね, original by Bach)
YES REALLY.